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WELL DEMONSTRATES THE SOCIO-POLITICAL IMPORTANCE OF IDEAS IN CLASSICAL CHINA

This is an enlightening introduction to Chinese philosophy, my only regret being that this 2nd expanded edition too cannot cover adequately the scope and depth of Chinese philosophy.In particular, reading it from the perspective of my interests in political philosophy in general and rulership in particular, I would have liked a longer discussion of the so-called legalistic school (a term I find rather inadequate for what is a fascinating version of statecraft), the conception of scholar-officials, the role of censorship, and Chinese Mirrors for Rulers (only few of which are available in English, and often hard to get).Also, basic disagreements on human nature, such as between Xunzi and Mencius (p. 35) might well have received more attention throughout the book.But these personal interests of mine in no way touch upon the overall quality and importance of this introductory but fundamental text. Given the contemplative-moral resources provided by Chinese philosophy, much of which continues to be relevant for socio-political affairs (as demonstrated by the growing body of literature applying Neo-Confucian ideas to modern governance), this book is obligatory reading for all seriously interested in political philosophy and its future.Professor Yehezkel DrorThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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